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Posted by herpills on August 28, 2013, at 7:50:49
How does one plan for the future when depressed? I'm struggling right now...sure I'm making it "one day at a time" for now...but is that a way to live? I lose hope when I'm feeling this down, so what incentive is there to plan for the future? I'm feeling like I'm not anywhere near where I wanted to be in life (professionally, socially, financially) or thought I would be at this point in my life. I'd love to make some concrete goals, but perhaps it is the fear of failure that prevents me from doing so. It's easy to fail when you are so depressed.
Posted by Phil on August 28, 2013, at 8:04:54
In reply to planning for the future when depressed, posted by herpills on August 28, 2013, at 7:50:49
Thinking long term goals if I coulda, shoulda, woulda. Maybe I oughta, etc. Your only goal right now is to find a way to get the depression under control. In the meantime let the other stuff go. Kinda like keeping up with freeway traffic with no air in your tires. You need air first. :)
I'm 60 and on disability. Not really a good life plan. I wake up every day in a cold sweat and wonder how the hell I got here.
You will get there. Just don't try to pole vault with a broken wing.
Posted by Phillipa on August 28, 2013, at 9:48:12
In reply to Re: planning for the future when depressed » herpills, posted by Phil on August 28, 2013, at 8:04:54
I attained my goal but then lost it and now it's too late as retired. So what now? I also need goals. And it's not to sit in a chair and wait for the mailman like a lot here do. So far I'm using my listings to tap some creativity for ebay as that is our source of income. I have to create a story type listing of the Brighton Items we sell. Phillipa
Posted by herpills on August 29, 2013, at 21:02:37
In reply to Re: planning for the future when depressed » herpills, posted by Phil on August 28, 2013, at 8:04:54
> Thinking long term goals if I coulda, shoulda, woulda. Maybe I oughta, etc. Your only goal right now is to find a way to get the depression under control. In the meantime let the other stuff go. Kinda like keeping up with freeway traffic with no air in your tires. You need air first. :)
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> I'm 60 and on disability. Not really a good life plan. I wake up every day in a cold sweat and wonder how the hell I got here.
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> You will get there. Just don't try to pole vault with a broken wing.Thanks, Phil. You're right, I have to get this depression into remission before I can proceed. I'm also trying to give myself credit for what I have accomplished. I like your analogy of pole vaulting with a broken wing!
Posted by herpills on August 29, 2013, at 21:04:34
In reply to Re: planning for the future when depressed, posted by Phillipa on August 28, 2013, at 9:48:12
> I attained my goal but then lost it and now it's too late as retired. So what now? I also need goals. And it's not to sit in a chair and wait for the mailman like a lot here do. So far I'm using my listings to tap some creativity for ebay as that is our source of income. I have to create a story type listing of the Brighton Items we sell. Phillipa
Well, if you attained your goal you should feel good about that.
Posted by Phillipa on August 29, 2013, at 22:31:02
In reply to Re: planning for the future when depressed » Phillipa, posted by herpills on August 29, 2013, at 21:04:34
I do but wanted to stay at it longer. Unfortunately when my thyroid went it effected me mentally also. Darn!!!! Phillipa
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